Bike Hanger Black Friday: discounts on road and mountain bikes

Which bike handlebar to choose during Black Friday?

The handlebar sets the position of your hands and significantly affects the position of your torso. On this page, each type of cycling has its shapes: curved handlebars for road cycling, with varying depths of drop, flared ends for gravel biking, flat or riser and wide for mountain biking, curved back for an upright city position, time trial or triathlon handlebars, which can accommodate extensions. Correcting your position, gaining control or reducing the bike's weight: set your goal before comparing models.

Diameter, width, rise: the measurements to check

• Clamping diameter: it must match your stem, 31.8 mm on most road bikes and mountain bikes, 35 mm on many enduro mountain bikes, 25.4 mm on numerous city bikes.
• Diameter at the ends: 22.2 mm on a flat handlebar, for grips and controls; road cycling has its own diameters, suited for the levers.
• Width: on the road, close to shoulder width, knowing that manufacturers do not measure it the same way; for mountain biking, often around 780 to 800 mm, can be trimmed as needed.
• Rise and backsweep: the height and sweep of the ends of a mountain or city handlebar, which raise the hands and change the angle of the wrists.

Aluminium or carbon, and understanding discounts

Aluminium, economical and shock-resistant, remains a reliable choice for mountain biking and city use. Carbon reduces weight and filters vibrations more; it requires adhering to the torque specified on the stem and using appropriate mounting paste. A discount on a handlebar should be read version by version: the same name often comes in various widths, diameters and rises, which may not suit the same cyclist. So, compare the crossed-out price and the discounted price of the specification that fits you, as indicated on the product page.

Stem, grips and other useful pages

A 35 mm handlebar only fits a stem in Black Friday with the same clamping size. Once you choose the handlebar, grips, bar tapes and extensions complete the setup. For mountain biking only, check out the mountain bike handlebars in Black Friday; for a complete guide year-round, the page bike handlebars details each shape. The clearance and new arrivals continue outside of campaigns.

Which bike handlebar brands during Black Friday?

Pro, component brand of the Shimano group, ranges from the PLT Ergo carbon handlebar for road to the Tharsis riser in carbon for mountain biking.

Ergotec, brand of the German manufacturer Humpert, classifies its handlebars by safety level, from level 3 for the City EWG city handlebar to level 6 for the Flat Bar Ray.

Spank, Taiwanese manufacturer of mountain bike components, injects foam that dampens vibrations in its Spike 800 Vibrocore and offers the Spoon in rises from 20 to 60 mm.

Zipp, American brand of the Sram group, offers the Service Course 70 and 80 Ergo road handlebars and the SL-70 XPLR, flared for gravel.

Vision, brand of the FSA group born in triathlon, brings together the Metron 5D, a single-piece carbon handlebar and stem, and the Trimax aero handlebars.

Deda, brand of Deda Elementi, covers road with the Alanera and Zero100, gravel with the Gera and time trial with the Crononero.

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure the width of my road handlebar?

Measure from axis to axis of the tubes, at the level of the hoods or ends, then compare to the method of the targeted manufacturer: some give the measurement outside, others at the center. A variance of a few millimeters can come from this, not from the handlebar.

Can a mountain bike handlebar be cut down?

Yes, most mountain bike handlebars have cutting marks at the ends. Use a cutting guide and a suitable blade, especially on carbon, and cut a little at a time, symmetrically.

Is a carbon handlebar more fragile?

It is very strong in the intended directions but can be susceptible to deep scratches and excess tightening. After a fall, inspect it carefully and replace it if there are cracks or chips.

Is a monobloc handlebar suitable for everyone?

It combines handlebar and stem into one piece: more aerodynamic and stiffer, it allows fewer adjustment options. It’s better to adopt it when your position is already well defined, including stem length and handlebar width.

Are discounts on handlebars only available on Black Friday?

No. The Friday after Thanksgiving gives its name to the campaign, and Vélo-Store's promotions on handlebars cover the entire month of November. A handlebar that is marked or bent from a fall, or corroded from tightening, should be replaced immediately, along with the stem if the clamping diameter changes.